Molecular Scientist- Mycology

4 weeks ago

York England, United Kingdom Fera Science Ltd. Full time
Join us as a Molecular Scientist (Mycology) and make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety & Biosecurity

Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.

At Fera, we’re making the world a better, healthier and safer place. We’re a joint venture partnership between Bridgepoint and Defra and we’re working proactively to protect the world we live in and the food we eat. Our teams are investigating plant and bee health, crop protection and sustainable agriculture. Join us and discover better as you deliver world-class science for the future.

As a Molecular Scientist you’ll manage and deliver molecular analysis in the Mycology Team including some analysis for our Seeds function. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring samples are analysed to the agreed deadlines through effective work planning and adherence to set procedures.

Role:

Scientist – Mycology
Salary:

£25,625
Location:

BioTech Campus YO411LZ
Working pattern:

37.5 Monday – Friday (flexi between 7am & 7pm)
Start date:

ASAP depending on recruitment and onboarding timelines.

What you’ll be doing:
The day-to-day management and delivery of molecular analysis in the Mycology Team including some analysis for the Seeds Team, following protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Prioritising samples to meet agreed deadlines.
Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) for diagnostic tests.
Ensuring best practice in the laboratories by adhering to quality systems (ISO 17025 and ISO 9001).
Troubleshooting problems when they occur.
Reviewing and amending SOPs as well as assisting with literature reviews.
Assisting with method transfer from research to routine frontline diagnostics and method improvements.

What we’re looking for:
Ideally you’ll have a BSc or equivalent in an appropriate subject plus relevant lab experience.
You must have experience of working in a busy laboratory and handling a variety of plant types.
in molecular diagnostics including a range of nucleic acid extraction and detection techniques. Experience of training others in these techniques would be desirable.
experience in sequence interpretation (e.g., using Geneious Prime - Version 2019.2.1. and NCBI BLAST database) would also be desirable.
Experience of planning laboratory work and the ability to react to changing priorities. You must be well organised, highly motivated, demonstrate attention to detail and have effective decision-making skills based on evidence.
An excellent team player, good problem-solver and be able to quickly recognise and flag issues when they arise.
Experience of working to accredited standards such as ISO 17025 and ISO 9001, and good IT skills particularly with Microsoft applications and databases.

What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary
​23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
Flexible working hours, on-site gym, restaurant, and free parking
The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more.
Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

What we hope you’ll do next:
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. If you have any questions you’d like to ask before applying, you can contact recruitment@fera.co.uk

We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email at recruitment@fera.co.uk and we’ll get back to you.

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